Cowboy Chicken held its annual CowCon conference over Feb. 24-26 at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma. This prestigious event brought together franchise owners, managers, executives and key vendor partners from across the United States to celebrate remarkable achievements within the Cowboy Chicken family.

CowCon 2024 was not just a gathering but a celebration of excellence, where Cowboy Chicken paid special recognition to its top-performing partners and vendors who have significantly contributed to the brand’s growth and success.

The conference saw the announcement of several prestigious awards, including:

Equipment Vendor of the Year: Best Restaurant Equipment & Design (award accepted by Josh Monahan)

Marketing Vendor of the Year: Idealgrowth (award accepted by Chris Koller)

Supply Chain Vendor of the Year: Sundell & Associates (award accepted by Andrea Dessert)

Spirit Award: Florida Fine Foods (award accepted by owners Paul Bellanca and Chip Harwick)

Highest Sales Increase: Vesta Restaurant Group in Irving (award accepted by area director Michael Lenzi)

Sean Kennedy, president and CEO of Cowboy Chicken, expressed his gratitude, “The remarkable growth and success we continue to experience at Cowboy Chicken could not be achieved without the unwavering dedication and hard work of our outstanding partners. Their commitment to maintaining our high standards of quality and service is invaluable. CowCon serves as an ideal platform to extend our heartfelt thanks and acknowledge the significant role these individuals and teams play in the ongoing success of our brand.”

CowCon 2024 was a vibrant showcase of camaraderie, acknowledging the efforts of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. This annual event underscores Cowboy Chicken’s commitment to excellence and its appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its partners across the nation.